The Change Guru with Susan Paget

Have you always wanted to write a book?

Do you have a fantasy of your art hanging on someone else's wall?

Do you envision yourself designing a line of clothing?

If you have something you want to express, something straight from your soul, but you're hesitant to do it because you worry you're not good enough, you won't complete it, you don't have the resources, and on and on - then you need to listen to this podcast.

I'll share with you some basic steps to begin making your creative dream a reality, as well as some unspoken truths about the creative pursuit and most importantly how to get over the negative self-talk that trys to keep our creative spirit in the closet.

Links mentioned on today's podcast:

NaNoWriMo - Write a Book In A Month Comp

My First Book - video journal

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A lot of us have heard of the "Empty Nest Syndrome" - the time when our kids finally leave home and we're told that we won't know what to do with ourselves.

Without preparation this can be a confronting time but in this episode I share tips and approaches you can take during and even before you get to this stage so that you're the one who can spread your wings.

And by the way, even if you don't have kids, this concept, of finding yourself with a blank slate at mid-life is pretty much the same thing - so you'll find something in this podcast that can work for you.

Some links mentioned in this podcast:

Have a look at my video which explains a new and improved way of thinking about the empty nest

If you want more info on how to find your voice through writing, check this out

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When we hit our 40's, we're clear on what works - and what isn't cutting it. This can mean needing to say good-bye to certain behaviours, beliefs and even people who no longer serve us..

While saying good-bye can obviously have its pain, if these cords are cut with respect and honor, the lessons learned from them can form the most extraordinary pathway to a better future.

In this episode, I share some simple, yet profound rituals for letting go of the old.  And by the way, they include my recent experience with microdermabrasion (loved it!) because you might as well look damn good when you're shedding old stuff, right?

If you've had to walk away from a situation that did not get closure or are ready to draw a line in the sand and want to have a plan to exit gracefully, this show will give you mindful tools to move forward, rather than be stuck in the past or in limbo-land.

And PS - In the podcast I mention two videos that explain a ritual for letting go and loving yourself, unashamedly!

A Ritual For Saying Goodbye To The Past

Grow Your Own Self-Esteem (the Louise Hay magic trick that really works)

I got my microdermabasion done at Bronz -- Ask for Brit.

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In this podcast, I share with you tools and techniques which will help you shift the way you think, give you a path to change your mood and develop a new mindset.

Looking at things differently can change your life dramatically but many of us have never been told how to do this or why it's so very important! Imagine the choices you'd make in all aspects of your life if you're in a positive mood, full of gratitude and have clarity to boot?!!

I look forward to sharing these tips with game changing tips with you!

And PS - If you'd like to know the three things I do every day to ensure I'm operating on all cylindars, have a look at this video:

One of our most common desires at mid-life is to work out exactly how we want the rest of our life to play out.

This is the time when we ask the big questions:

Who am I? Why am I here? What's my point?

And the biggie: What's my purpose?

On this podcast I'll be sharing stories, tips and techniques for getting clarity on what you're all about. Often, after a life time of serving other people (whether it's through being a full time mother or dedicating yourself to a career) it's often challenging to work out exactly what WE want to do.

But when we remove the clutter from our lives - that's when we can see the glimmer of what are true essence is.

And once we have that - it's all systems go.

I look forward to sharing this podcast with you!

And if you need a little more purpose themed podcasts - listen to the interview that Lorane Gordon did with more tips on how to find purpose at mid-life.

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On this week's episode of The Change Guru podcast, I'm shaking things up with a special co-host Lorane Gordon - inspirational speaker, radio host, coach and bringer of happiness.

Lorane and I will be talking about one of the most crucial issues for women (and men) at mid-life and that is relationships.

It's no secret that 60% of divorces happen for marriages at around the 50 years old mark. Why?

Lorane and I will talk over some theories and share ways to get things back on track. I also mention the work of Dr. Stephen Johnson and you can find more about his research on what's important in marriage here.

We'll also be talking about my current quest to take a break from caffeine for June, how I currently find myself feeling bored with my efforts but also energized as I know this is all part of the process.

For more info on Lorane Gordon - click here To listen to Lorane on BlogTalkRadio click here. Follow Lorane on Twitter here. And like Lorane on Facebook here!

 

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On this episode of The Change Guru - we're talking loving our birthdays, stepping out of our comfort zone and motherhood after 40.

First up - let's talk the "mom thing"

Are you over 40 and considering motherhood for the first time?

Are you a new mom over 40?

Did you do the parent thing early in life and wonder how a woman summons up the energy to have a baby at mid-life?

My expert guest on the issue of moms at mid-life is Cyma Shapiro. Cyma, 55, is the mother of 8 and 10-year-old children and 28 and 30-year-old stepchildren. She's the writer and creator of NURTURE: Stories of New Midlife Mothers, the first art gallery show dedicated to women choosing motherhood over 40 (now traveling North America). The pictures shown above are from the exhibit and are both taken by

Picture 1 subjects: Cyma Shapiro and her two children, ages 8 and 10.

Picture 2 subjects: - Sharolyn David, 47, with her husband and two children, ages 3 and 5. (photo credit: Tracy Cianfione)

Picture 3 subjects:  Fay Johnson, 63 and her two children, ages 16 and 20 (photo credit: Tracy Cianfione)

More information on Cyma Shapiro and her work can be found at www.MotheringintheMiddle.com which is dedicated to midlife mothers. Cyma is passionate about supporting women who choose later motherhood and giving them a face, voice, and forum.

After my chat with Cyma, I share Five Tips for Loving Your Birthday and then I wind up with how to deal with getting out of your comfort zone - comfortably. And here's a short video that explains more!

Every now and then, I record a podcast that is especially made for you to download right onto your mp3 player or listen in your smartphone, head out the door and go for a walk. I personally use inspirational podcasts on many of my weekly walks and have found doing this is a great tool for managing mid-life stuff. It's my pleasure to create these for you, just for this purpose...

In my latest "Walking Through Perimenopause" episode, the third in my series (see the past episodes below) - the focus is on "How To Break A Habit" - and five things that will inspire you to make a change in your life..

This episode is inspired by my free event to Take A Coffee Break - in other words, give up coffee for most of the month of June. I love this little project because if coffee isn't your issue, you can subsitute anything you want. It's also moderate and you'll be doing it with me. You know, the group thing....You can find out more about what I'm doing by watching this quick video here and coming over to my Facebook page where I'll be regularly posting.

So come on Change Guru- Put on your shoes, wack on your head phones and let's go make some changes - together!

And P.S. Here are links to my past Walking Through Perimenopause Podcasts - Download and enjoy Now!

Walking Through Perimenopause 1

Walking Through Perimenopause 2

In this episode of The Change Guru, we're chatting with our first mid-life man! Craig Meriwether is a leading expert in mind mastery with a focus on eliminating depression.

At mid-life Craig developed a strategy to conquer an ongoing battle with depression which in turn has helped thousands around the world. While it's a common concept to consider depression an issue for women during their menopausal years (according to statistics between 11 - 30% of women at this age report symptoms of depression), Craig will explain his experience working with both men and women in this area at mid-life

Along with leading workshops, Craig is the founder of the stress reduction program at Northern Arizona Medical Center's Cancer Center and the creator of Depression 180 and Mind Mastery Blueprint - programs for mastering depression and learning to live in happiness. Craig is also a featured author along with Jack Canfield in the New York Times bestselling book Pearls of Wisdom: 30 Inspirational Ideas to Live Your Best Life Now!

In our interview, Craig and I will consider the unque characteristics of depression at midlife, the different ways it can impact men and women and ways to address and conquer it.

Craig Meriwether's Website

Depression 180

Depression 180 on Facebook

In this special Mother's Day episode of The Change Guru, I talk to Gina Fenton, a New York mother of four teenagers, who's best known to thousands around the world as "Extreme Mom".

Gina uses social media as a way of sharing her personal experience through motherhood as well as supporting others. Her sharp wit, dead honest delivery and "in the trenches right their with you" style has gathered a huge and faithful following.

Gina puts it like this:

"Extreme Mom is a running commentary of the actual conversation taking place in my head. My thought bubble on speaker phone.

The extreme label is by no means incidental. A fairly accurate description would be; matriarch extraordinaire of four teens, including  a BONUS from God called ADHD, OCD, Aspergers, Bipolar and every-other-quirk not yet recognized in the DSM. Been there, done that.

Proud member of the Parental Special Forces. That's like a Green Beret, but with more practical skills.

My castle is  always chaos. 

Blogging and making inappropriate jokes prevents me from face-planting, nose first, into the cuckoo's nest."

I can't think of a better person to have us honor ourselves and our mothers this Mother's Day - You'll love meeting and be inspired by the unique perspective of "Extreme Mom".

More on Extreme Mom:

Extreme Mom Website

Extreme Mom on Facebook

Extreme Mom on Pinterest

Extreme Mom on BlogHer

Extreme Mom on Twitter